SEND Teaching Assistant

Premier Education Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education is assisting a welcoming primary school in Tarporley, Cheshire West, seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. Experience with SEND is highly desirable and confidence in supporting children in the classroom is essential.

The role involves supporting pupils across the primary age range, working with the class teacher, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and helping create a positive learning environment while assisting with behaviour and pastoral needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.
• SEND experience is highly desirable.
• Calm, patient and adaptable with good classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across the primary age range.
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Supporting with behaviour and pastoral needs where appropriate.

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEND Experience Preferred

Location: Tarporley / Cheshire West Area

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term or Day to Day opportunities

Premier Education is working with a welcoming primary school in the Tarporley area who are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The school are particularly keen to hear from TAs with SEND experience, although they will consider anyone with strong school-based experience who is confident supporting children in the classroom.

The Role

• Supporting pupils across the primary age range
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Supporting pupils with additional needs
• Helping create a positive and engaging learning environment
• Supporting with behaviour and pastoral needs where appropriate

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting
• SEND experience is highly desirable
• Confident supporting children with a range of needs
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills
• Reliable and committed
• Two suitable references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Work with Premier Education?

• Local schools and regular opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential permanent opportunities
• A friendly, straightforward service

Premier Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks in line with KCSIE guidance. INDLA